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Sport, 1928

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Cricket Dowling Cup

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

On Monday, Balranald journeyed to Swan Hill to contest the second round in the Dowling Cup. This triangular contest is becoming more popular…

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Bowls

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The club continues to prosper Two minutes were in use on Friday night, and several visitors were present as onlookers. This is a cool-spot on a…

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Coursing Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 3

The committee of the above club held a monthly meeting in the Literary Institute, on Thursday evening last, February 2, when there were…

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Wednesday Cricket

The Independent · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The matches to be played to-morrow, in the Wednesday competition are as follow:—Central v. White Lion, at North Doniliquin Colts v. North at…

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Canterbury Park Races. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The Canterbury Handicap resulted: Frances Cyllene (10 to 1) 1, Funny 2. Kentle 3. The other winners were: Nuptial, Hazel Boy, Lady Canberra…

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Tocumwal Races

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

The Tocumwal race club held a very successful meeting on Wednesday. Fields were above the average, and punters found…

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Radio Notes. Broadcasting Big Tennis

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 3

Although most people prefer to see a thing happen rather than hear about it, numbers of broadcast listeners have claimed that they…

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Bowls A Coming Champion

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

A number of townspeople availed themselves of the club’s Invitation to enjoy the cool of the evening amid pleasant surroundings on Tuesday…

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Corowa Football Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Corowa Football Club will be held at the Literary Institute on Monday evening next, 13th Inst., at, 8 p.m. A…

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Corowa Golf Club. Proposal to Form New Links

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

Members of the Corowa Golf Club lift have been circularised in connection with a proposal to establish an 18 hole golf course on the Corowa…

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Swimming

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 2

F. Beaurcpaire won the 220 yards championship this afternoon, there by adding 86 championships to his credit…

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Swimming Carnival

The Independent · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 2

Dealiquin Swimming and Life Saying Club announces another carnival at the swimming pool, to-morrow, commencing at 2 p.m. The programme…

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Rugby Car Contest

The Independent · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 2

Prizes of £10, £5, and £1 are being offered by the makers of the Rugby Car for the best answers to a list of questions. The list is obtainable from…

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Football

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Corowa Football Club taken place at the Literary institute this (Monday) evening. Victorian League games will…

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[?]Racing [?]Prise

The Independent · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

[?] thern Districts [?] caused the dat [?]bidgee Turf [?] caused much…

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Swimming Club Night Bathing Suggested

The Independent · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 2

It has been suggested that a flood night be placed in position at the batha, for the benefit of evening bathers. The Mayorcess, Mrs. E. T. Matthews…

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Corowa Cricket Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

Members of the above club are asked to be present at a gathering to be held at Burrows tea room on Thursday evening to bid farewell it…

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Wangaratta St. Patrick's Racing Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 2

The secretary reports that the racing track was never better also that a canvass of the town during the week was very satisfactory, a large…

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Coursing. Conference of Clubs. Corowa for Riverina Puppy Stake

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

The annual conference of delegates from coursing clubs affiliated with the Southern District and Border Association was held at Wagga on…

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Boxing

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 5

There was a splendid attendance the improvised stadium at Berrigan on Wednesday evening, when a series of boxing bouts were staged in…

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